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    Hearing chat around Suali’i starting in 15 this week. Interesting to see after the Wallabies introduced him to the international game as a 13.

    Personally, I think he’s similar to a Folau where you can put him anywhere from 12 out and he will be just fine. I’m sure his name has been highlighted all week in Landers HQ. Looking forward to seeing how it plays out.

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    I reckon the Joseph Sua'ali'i may impact selections. The potential of the cross field kicks could reduce the potential for Hurley to make the bench. We don't want a near 2M Sua'ali'i jumping for the ball against one of the smallest backs in the comp. Wouldn't have been surprised if they used Josh Whaanga and Kyan Rangitutia as a kick catcher at training as well. Get them jumping against the starting wingers and Gilbert as the closest players build wise to Suail'i. Him on a wet night may be quite scary.

    Looks like conditions will be quite damp. So potentially a lot of kicking from Millar and Gilbert. One off running from the bash brothers in the midfield. Might be the sort of game where a 6 - 2 bench may be quite useful.

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    The Highlanders team is quite something. Clearly JJ much happier with the second half than the first…

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    Three major selection shocks in there!

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    cant you guys either post what youve seen...or wait until the rest of us see it? the old i know something you dont know stuff does get a little tiring

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    @Kiwiwomble said in Waratahs v Highlanders R1:

    cant you guys either post what youve seen...or wait until the rest of us see it? the old i know something you dont know stuff does get a little tiring

    If you join the digital membership for only $50 you too will be able to see the announced team ahead of embargo

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    @SouthernMann i get it, and love that fact some people pay for and get that early info...its just the hints and shit to others....like im not sure what we're achieving...we're not talking about anything

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    I don't have the digital membership so can I guess that the Tongan fella Naeata will be in at 6? Reckon the infamous bench recruit Manson is starting but I think that's more obvious

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    Some interesting selection for week 1. JJ focused on a strong second half and bringing some impact on through Fakatava to lift the energy. Exciting team. Keep in mind Fakatava missed a fair chunk of pre season due to injury so an easing him back in approach makes sense.

    1. ETHAN DE GROOT
    2. SOANE MIKAELE VIKENA
    3. SAULA MA'U
    4. FABIAN HOLLAND
    5. MITCHELL DUNSHEA
    6. LUI NAEATA
    7. SEAN WITHY
    8. HUGH RENTON (cc)
    9. NATHAN HASTIE
    10. TAINE ROBINSON
    11. CALEB TANGITAU
    12. TIMOCI TAVATAVANAWAI (Cc)
    13. TANIELU TELE'A
    14. MICHAEL MANSON
    15. SAM GILBERT

    Bench
    16. HENRY BELL
    17. DANIEL LIENERT-BROWN
    18. SEFO KAUTAI*
    19. NIKORA BROUGHTON
    20. VEVENI LASAQA*
    21. FOLAU FAKATAVA
    22. CAMERON MILLAR
    23. FINN HURLEY

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    @Kiwiwomble said in Waratahs v Highlanders R1:

    @SouthernMann i get it, and love that fact some people pay for and get that early info...its just the hints and shit to others....like im not sure what we're achieving...we're not talking about anything

    Why not just share in here aye, what's happens in the Fern, stays in the Fern.

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    @Kiwiwomble said in Waratahs v Highlanders R1:

    @SouthernMann i get it, and love that fact some people pay for and get that early info...its just the hints and shit to others....like im not sure what we're achieving...we're not talking about anything

    Why don't you invest in the membership?

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    @Landers92 thanks

    i cant actually remember what has been said about Robinson at 10....are we happy? i thought millar was looking ok, more attacking than we've seen in the past

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    @SouthernMann said in Waratahs v Highlanders R1:

    @Kiwiwomble said in Waratahs v Highlanders R1:

    @SouthernMann i get it, and love that fact some people pay for and get that early info...its just the hints and shit to others....like im not sure what we're achieving...we're not talking about anything

    Why don't you invest in the membership?

    What's the point in having a membership if you can't share with your fellow Ferners. 😃

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    @Canes4life said in Waratahs v Highlanders R1:

    @Kiwiwomble said in Waratahs v Highlanders R1:

    @SouthernMann i get it, and love that fact some people pay for and get that early info...its just the hints and shit to others....like im not sure what we're achieving...we're not talking about anything

    Why not just share in here aye, what's happens in the Fern, stays in the Fern.

    The more people that support the franchise, the better resourced it can be. Why also give something away for free that you pay for.

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    Lol Fakatava falls behind Hastie.

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    @SouthernMann said in Waratahs v Highlanders R1:

    @Canes4life said in Waratahs v Highlanders R1:

    @Kiwiwomble said in Waratahs v Highlanders R1:

    @SouthernMann i get it, and love that fact some people pay for and get that early info...its just the hints and shit to others....like im not sure what we're achieving...we're not talking about anything

    Why not just share in here aye, what's happens in the Fern, stays in the Fern.

    The more people that support the franchise, the better resourced it can be. Why also give something away for free that you pay for.

    For those of us that don't directly support the Landers but want the inside information. 🙂

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    @SouthernMann im fine with not giving it away, youve paid for it and its worth the money to you...its just the coming on just to point out you have "the inside word", why not just wait until we can actually talk about things?

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    @Canes4life said in Waratahs v Highlanders R1:

    Lol Fakatava falls behind Hastie.

    Wouldn’t read into that at all. As I said above, it’s been stated he didn’t work through a full pre season so I suspect they’ll manage his minutes the first few weeks.

    The more interesting selection is Manson getting a starting spot after being promised a bench spot!

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    Wasn't JJ going to announce injury replacements etc before the first game? Has he?

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    @Landers92 said in Waratahs v Highlanders R1:

    @Canes4life said in Waratahs v Highlanders R1:

    Lol Fakatava falls behind Hastie.

    Wouldn’t read into that at all. As I said above, it’s been stated he didn’t work through a full pre season so I suspect they’ll manage his minutes the first few weeks.

    The more interesting selection is Manson getting a starting spot after being promised a bench spot!

    Arscott has completely fallen off the cliff too.

    Interesting that the great hope Millar has been shelved for Robinson. Especially having started in the two pre-season games.

    Excited by the wingers. Just don't know who is going to pass them the ball.

    I thought Lasaqa may have started over Withy.

    A bit shocked we are persevering with DLB.

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